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Shayan ShaffieMar 3, 202213 min readDomestic ViolenceA Lawyer's Guide for Married Couples Facing Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario.An Ontario lawyer with extensive experience in domestic assault cases explains what married couples should expect after a domestic charge.
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Shayan ShaffieNov 11, 202013 min readCriminal LawDomestic Violence Charges in Ontario: Answers to the Five Most Common Questions.Covid-19 and the Rise of Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario The number of Ontarians facing domestic violence charges has risen...